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NE6 4EJ

Elgin Gardens

Walkergate

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Overview

Postcode NE6 4EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Walkergate ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Walkergate area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walkergate is £41,541 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Walker Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Walkergate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Walkergate has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Walkergate is £41,541 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 4EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkergate near NE6 4EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE6 4EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWalker ParkLargeWalking directions to Walker Park

Area Profile

Population
432
Population density
7,224.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.99(-22%)
Public order
9.13(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.87(-73%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.91(-66%)
Vehicle crime
3.26(-21%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
416
96.3%
African
5
1.16%
Other Black
5
1.16%
Chinese
2
0.46%
Other Asian
2
0.46%
Total population: 432

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
23.96%
No qualifications
77
22.78%
Level 3 (A level)
59
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
87
47.03%
Owns outright
73
39.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
9.19%
Social rents from council
3
1.62%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.62%
Total households: 185

Property prices in Walkergate

Median price£170,450
Price per sq ft£184
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £230K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £170,450 (about £184 per square foot) in Walkergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,020 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walkergate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£250,000£235
Semi-Detached51£210,000£206
Terraced35£155,000£152
Flats10£90,500£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walkergate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkergate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,995£71,500£140,750£109,950
2017£180,895£77,175£137,750£119,973
2018£170,000£78,129£155,050£111,250
2019£196,250£75,000£145,000£135,000
2020£183,750£71,000£155,475£115,000
2021£200,000£67,500£150,000£135,000
2022£180,500£88,000£180,000£143,500
2023£320,000£85,000£185,000£163,750
2024£312,998£86,500£193,000£146,000
2025£328,498£93,500£205,100£155,000
2026£255,000£86,000£210,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkergate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkergate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£103£142£110
2017£177£109£152£133
2018£191£115£147£121
2019£163£102£160£145
2020£178£114£165£131
2021£202£108£169£150
2022£177£121£191£173
2023£296£129£188£174
2024£301£121£191£177
2025£282£147£203£166
2026£237£129£222£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkergate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walkergate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 4EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 4EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20251, Elgin Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£176,000
31 Jul 202510, Walkerfield Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4DZDetachedFreehold£230,000
01 May 202625, Blackwell Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
25 Sept 202549, Ennerdale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000
16 Apr 202576, Ennerdale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£164,000

Schools

In the NE6 4EJ postcode area, located within Walkergate, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE6 4EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSir Charles Parsons SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Alban's Catholic Primary School, WalkerAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryWalker Riverside AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 4EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE6 4EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miG BassiScrogg Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4BYWalking directions to G Bassi
0.2 miBest-oneWelbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3BXWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miWelbeck Convenience Store813 - 815 Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4JNWalking directions to Welbeck Convenience Store
0.3 miHeron Foods1 Church Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3DHWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressFossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4XYWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE6 4EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maureen Beatrice Lowson

Walkergate - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mary Glindon

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendE14001378
WardWalkergateE05011459
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WalkergateE02001727
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 020BE01008431
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE6 4EJ

Is NE6 4EJ (Walkergate) safe?

The area around NE6 4EJ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE6 4EJ?

The median sale price around NE6 4EJ in Walkergate is £170,450 (about £184 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE6 4EJ?

There are 14 schools close to NE6 4EJ, including Sir Charles Parsons School (Outstanding), St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker and Walker Riverside Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE6 4EJ?

NE6 4EJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,479 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE6 4EJ (Walkergate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE6 4EJ is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maureen Beatrice Lowson (Labour Party).